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John Foster Spence (1818–1901)
John Foster Spence was Mayor of Tynemouth in 1861 and between 1891–1893. Together with his brother, Joseph Spence and John Morrison, he was instrumental in establishing the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade. Following 5 shipwrecks on th Black Midden Rocks in 1864, the 3 men called a public meeting at the Town Hall in North Shields - and over a 100 volunteered to join the TVLS. Later he was made Justice of the Peace and honoured to become an Alderman.
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002049:John Foster Spence North Shields Unknown Undated
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
- In November 1864 five ships were wrecked on Black Middens rocks during 3 days of storms, adding to the many lives lost over the years because of the treacherous rocks. …
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Tynemouth
- Overview About Tynemouth Map Street View Priory & Castle Pier & Lighthouse Collingwood Monument Watch House Tynemouth Station Long Sands Outdoor Pool Black Middens Tynemouth Plaza Front Street Tynemouth is …
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002049:John Foster Spence North Shields Unknown Undated
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
- In November 1864 five ships were wrecked on Black Middens rocks during 3 days of storms, adding to the many lives lost over the years because of the treacherous rocks. …
